Name: 3-Ingredient Pancakes recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 500.00 ml Essentials Self-Raising Flour; 2 cups milk; 2 eggs beaten

by Natasha Shaw Last updated on 10/31/2025

A quick and easy breakfast means you can get on with your day. These are the easiest pancakes ever and they taste great with your favourite toppings.

How to make 3-ingredient pancakes: key tips

If you don’t have an electric mixer, then feel free to use a whisk to beat the egg and flour together – you don’t want to overdo it anyway or you risk rubbery pancakes. Whisk in the milk in a few batches and you’re good to go.

If you do have the time, try and rest your batter for about 30 minutes. This will help the flour fully absorb the liquid in the batter, which will result in a thicker and more stable batter, and your cooked pancakes will have a better texture.

When cooking your pancakes, make sure your pan isn’t too hot, or they’ll burn quickly. A medium-low heat is perfect to give your pancakes time to rise and become fluffy all the way through. Cook each pancake batch until lots of bubbles appear on the surface of the pancakes and then turn them over to cook for another 30 seconds or until golden underneath. Transfer the pancakes to a plate and cover with a tea towel to keep them warm while you cook the remaining pancakes.

Key ingredients in this 3-ingredient pancakes recipe

Self-raising flour, milk and eggs make up the 3 ingredients in these pancakes.

Self-raising flour helps the batter to rise, while full-cream milk adds richness, creaminess and a fuller flavour, while also contributing to a slightly fluffier texture due to the fat content. The egg helps the pancakes rise, as well, but it is also necessary for making the pancakes set.

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This recipe was originally submitted by kim.frost, a member of the Australia’s Best Recipe community. Introduction and additional recipe notes by Natasha Shaw.

- Natasha Shaw

Ingredients

2 cups Woolworths Essentials Self-Raising Flour
2 cups milk
2 eggs beaten

Method

Step 1

Beat the eggs and flour together using an electric mixer.
Step 2

Gradually pour in the milk.
Step 3

Cook pancakes over medium heat, flipping when bubbles have appeared over the whole pancake or until golden brown.
Step 4

Spread with toppings of choice.

Equipment

1 electric beaters

Recipe Notes

from Australia’s Best Recipes team

Make choc-chip pancakes!

For an indulgent breakfast, stir some chocolate chips into the batter, just before you start pouring your spoonfuls into the pan.

Can I freeze these 3-ingredient pancakes?

If you like, you can make batches of these pancakes and freeze them in an airtight container for up to 2 months. Just be sure to let them cool completely before you pop them into the freezer. You might also want to separate them with some baking paper to prevent them from sticking to each other.